Amateur radio

Amateur radio is a way for people to talk to each other and share information on radios. Imagine a big old-fashioned phone that you use to talk to someone over the airwaves instead of through a wire. That's how amateur radio works. You talk to other people through their radios and antennas. People who practice amateur radio are sometimes called "hams." Ham radio can be used in all sorts of situations to talk across town, across the country, and even around the world. When you use a ham radio, you get to learn about electronics and the science of radio communications. It's a lot of fun and you can make new friends, too!